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When does exchange of dna segments happen between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes?

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during crossing-over

During crossing-over, segments of DNA are exchanged between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes. Notice how this can result in an allele  A  on one chromosome being moved to the other chromosome. The four chromatids compose the tetrad, with a chiasma at the point of exchange.

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